The demands of Jesus for loyalty are total. He is the Lord of Lords. But if we try and deal with those demands in total, we are quickly overwhelmed. It is no different to our anxiety over clothes and food. If I begin to contemplate how I will feed my family several kilos of … [Read more...] about One War, Many Battles
Faithfulness
#11 Jesus and Prosperity
Does God want you to prosper? Yes. But in the current culture, such truths bring about a fair amount of nervous twitching. Twitching that comes from confusion and a blurring of truth and error. Some are taught to feel guilt over their lack of faith. “You're poor because don't … [Read more...] about #11 Jesus and Prosperity
Flattery
Here is a thought experiment. You have the choice of listening to a sermon entitled, "How to be an authentic Christian and stay on good terms with the world" or, "How to live an authentic Christian life when the world hates you". One presupposes that you can remain in step … [Read more...] about Flattery
Straight Paths ~ Proverbs 3:5-6
The wise son believes that the word of God is a more reliable guide to life than his own understanding or experience. He doesn't judge the path he is on by looking around at the scenery that makes up his present circumstances. He looks down and sees the word of God beneath his … [Read more...] about Straight Paths ~ Proverbs 3:5-6
Jesus, God’s Son
The Rabbi's had a saying, “Not he who begets, but he who brings up is the Father.” This is not a quirk of modern psychology. This is the way the world works and something that Jesus taught us very plainly in John 8:39-44. By nature, we do the will of the one who raises us. We … [Read more...] about Jesus, God’s Son